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maggiemoomoo · 2 months

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𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 - 𝙲𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜 𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚘

𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚢 - 𝚈/𝚗'𝚜 𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚒𝚜𝚝. 𝙷𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚓𝚘𝚋 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚓𝚊𝚒𝚕, 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚜 𝙲𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜 𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚘. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚜, 𝚊𝚕𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚢 𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚏𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍. 𝚂𝚘 𝚏𝚊𝚛 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚈/𝚗 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚗'𝚜 𝚍𝚎𝚗. 𝙸𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚜 𝚗𝚊𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚊𝚜 𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎, 𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝙲𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚖𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚞𝚜𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚟𝚞𝚕𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚋��𝚎?

Warnings! - Mentions of criminal activity, drugs, fighting, assault (not sexual), imprisonment, and derogatory name-calling. Reader also is described as wearing glasses which will be the only description.

Walking into the prison lobby I try to control my body's shakiness by gripping the box in my hands tighter. I don't want to show how nervous I am on my first day, especially since this is my first time stepping into a jail only after my interview. Let alone being anywhere near male prisoners who have done horrendous things. I'm truly not a judgemental person at heart, as that trait also is usually required with the career I have chosen, but I can't help but feel anxious about the people I would be counseling. Murderers? Drug dealers and addicts? Theifs? Or maybe just "Plain Jane" people who evaded taxes or had too many traffic violations?

Who fucking knows.

I've heard the horror stories and was even warned by my interviewer, the prison warden, about what this job would entail and how difficult it can be for most people. I'd like to think that my years in school have properly trained me for this kind of thing but you never know how deep the water is until you jump off the cliff and land right in it. I just hope I don't get ripped apart and eaten alive on my first day.

Walking up to the woman behind the front counter I put my box on top and to the side to sign in. She looks up from the newspaper she was writing on and slides a clipboard from under the thick plexiglass. I remember meeting her when I came in the first time for my interview. She's older than me, 40s I'd assume, whose personality resembles someone knowledgable yet sassy and headstrong.

"Your first day huh?", She asked looking me up and down as much as she could while sitting in the creaky rolling chair behind the counter.

"Yes ma'am, my name is Y/n, I'm gonna be the new counselor-"

"Mhmm", she drags out, interrupting me and giving me an incredulous look. She taps the pen she was already holding against the clipboard she slid to me. "Sign your first and last name in print, the time you came in, and your employee number."

I take the pen tethered to the clipboard and with still shaky hands try to sign my name as neatly as possible. I take the paper that has my employee number on it out of the box I set down and copy the number onto the sign-in sheet. When I finish I set the pen down and slide the clipboard back to her under the glass. She looks at me again with raised eyebrows and I return a shy smile to try and diffuse the silent tension in the lobby.

She takes the clipboard and tosses her paper onto the desk in front of her, it seems she is doing the daily crossword. Getting up from her chair with a grunt she starts walking to the side door and motions with her hand for me to follow her. I grab my box and quickly make my way around the counter and away from the empty lobby. A loud buzz signals the unlocking of the large door and a man in a guard's uniform motions me through the doorway.

"Set all your items on the table and empty your pockets completely, then step through the detector with your hands by your side.", he says in a monotone manner that seems like he is reading a line from a script.

I set the box down and he starts to sift through it a little aggressively I might add. I empty my pockets only containing my phone, wallet, and car keys onto the table as well and slowly walk through the standing metal detector with my arms down. A few loud beeps are heard and another male guard standing on the other side of the detector asks in an annoyed tone "Do you have any metal on you?"

I pat my pockets and think for a moment before grabbing my glasses which have a thin metal frame and hand them to him with an apologetic look. I walk backward and step back through the detector again and luckily it doesn't beep again. The guard slides me all of my items from the other side and I quickly put my glasses on, shove everything back in my pockets, and grab my box of office items. The female guard from the counter then directs me to the inside of the office area beside the detector.

It's plain and lifeless with blinding white lights above us. Only having a couple desk chairs, old computers, and boxes of papers strewn about near the front counter. Near the back are two doors, one unlabeled and the other saying "Break Room", and a station set up to take pictures for visitors' passes and worker IDs. She has me set down my box again and pose in front of the camera to take my picture for my work ID.

After the flash, she goes to check if the picture came out correctly and gives a slight "hmph" sound with her lips pressed together after looking at it.

"Did it come out bad?", I ask.

She glances up at me and shakes her head with a dry chuckle. "No honey, I just know that they'll chew you up and spit you out in there." She absentmindly then clicks on the computer mouse a few times to print the ID.

Oh, dear god. If I wasn't already shaking much before then I was now vibrating like a fearful chihuahua. I stand frozen already doubting myself. Am I gonna even gonna last a month? A week? Till the end of the day?? Usually, I'm a strong-willed and determined woman, I knew what I was getting myself into and had tried my best to mentally and emotionally prepare myself beforehand. My father himself worked in law enforcement and so I knew the implications of how rough and tough this job would be. But to already be here, and to have just the front desk lady tell me that I'm doomed is a different level of doubt that I have developed since walking in.

She's probably seen the worst of the worst and interacted with the inmates regularly and knows that this type of stuff isn't for the faint of heart. Especially a girl who is young and fresh out of college and hasn't even had any experience in the real world with counseling yet. If what she believes is correct then I may have greatly overestimated my abilities here.

The printer finishes printing my plastic ID and she attaches it to a clip and hands it to me. I clip it to the right side of my blouse and look back at her nervously.

She sighs heavily, "Look I didn't mean to freak you out but I'm sure a girl as pretty and bright-eyed as you isn't going to last long in a place like this. It's not meant for you. You should try to get out as fast as you can before they get to you first."

I nod with a straight frown, grab my box again, and follow her as she starts walking out of the office and she grabs of stack of folders on the way out. We silently walk down the hall passing a few other doors such as a supply closet, a small library for the inmates, and a commissary with a counter that resembles the front lobby.

We reach what I assume is my office door and she takes a key from her key ring attached to her belt loop and unlocks the door. We step inside and the room looks just like a small office. A wooden desk with another old computer and a grey rolling chair behind it with a metal chair on the other side, a narrow bookshelf, and two separate metal filing cabinets. Other than that it's just white walls, a dirty window, an annoyingly bright overhead light, and a dusty smell that lingers.

I walk forward, set my box down on the desk, move around it, and then begin opening the drawers. She steps inside and closes the door behind her.

"I can at times be a little too frank and harsh with my words."

I look up at her.

"I promise it comes from a place of care and not dislike. You just don't seem like the type of person to be equipped to deal with these types of men and I don't want this place to change you like it does to a lot of people. We lost several counselors pretty quickly and I don't want you to feel obligated to stay to try and prove something."

I sit in the creaky chair behind me which seems to be a recurring theme with these office chairs that are supplied.

"I know I don't have to prove anything but I want to help people, it's my passion and to be honest I do want to prove something to others and myself. These inmates are people too and if I can cause real change then that's all that matters to me."

She looks up to the ceiling with a deep inhale and then meets eye contact with me again. "Alright well, I'm only going to try to convince you so much before I just let you do your thing. If the warden wasn't so damn desperate for counselors you wouldn't be here but we can't change that. You seem sweet and I just don't want anything to break your spirit."

I give her a small smile "I think I'll be okay but I appreciate you for trying."

She returns my smile, "So you should already have your schedule, and here are the inmate files you'll need."

I nod and she sets the stack of manila folders she was carrying on my desk. She then comes around the desk next to me and leans over to reach the computer.

"Okay, so your computer password is gonna be your first and last initial, followed by your employee number and the last 4 numbers of your social.", I nod along, "Here's the database for inmate information, and this computer has basic Microsoft Office for you to do all of your work. This is the communication database that we use to send emails and inmate information. Don't share your password with anyone since you're one of the onsite counselors you are going to be dealing with confidential information regularly." She holds a small set of four keys attatched to a flimsy keyring. "This is the key to your office, key to your desk, key to your file cabinets, and finally a key to the front office." She goes through labeling each key and then hands the set to me.

I nod a final time and turn to face her and see that her badge says Carla M. "Thank you Mrs. Carla I appreciate you helping with everything."

She stands up, turns to me, and pats my shoulder, "No worries, and let me know if you need anything honey okay? But don't bother me when I'm doing my crossword." I laugh lightly and watch her walk out of my "new" office. Well, new to me.

I do a quick little tap tap on the desk with my hands and begin unpacking my box setting my cup of pens to the left, a little bobblehead duck next to my shiny nameplate, and finally a cute floral mousepad under the keyboard and mouse. I open the top desk drawer and set other essential office supplies that I want out of the way along with my phone, wallet and keys. I then lock the drawer with key I was just given.

I check the schedule that I have attached to my clipboard and see that the first inmate that I will be seeing today is named Christopher Sturniolo. I grab one of the manila folders that is labeled with his name and notice that it's one of the thickest in the pile. I open it and inspect the first page.

Holy freaking crap, he's cute.

I find myself just gawking at his inmate picture for an extended period and slightly shaking my head to get myself out of the trance I was temporarily put in. I push my glasses back up my nose and continue to read his file. Armed robbery, drug charges, and resisting arrest along with a decorated history of assaults and fighting with other inmates. Whoa.

Looking back at the picture on the top left of the folder he just doesn't seem like the type to be so violent. With floppy brown hair and a seriously chiseled jaw, I'm curious to find out what went wrong in his life for this young and incredibly handsome guy to choose this life.

Right when I'm finishing up flipping through his file a loud knock sounds at the door and I yell a quick "Come in!"

A guard then opens the door and peaks his head in, "Ms. Y/n?".

"Mhm, that's me!"

He pushes open the door wider and drags in a not-so-joyful-looking Christopher Sturniolo through the door followed by another guard holding onto his other arm. He's in handcuffs and is a wearing bright orange jumpsuit that the prison provides for the inmates. They shove him into the chair onto the other side of my desk so hard that it slides a couple inches and scrapes loudly across the floor.

He doesn't even look at me, just directing his attention to my yellow ducky bobblehead that is gently nodding along. I clear my throat slightly and he makes eye contact with me giving me one of the deadest stares I've probably ever seen. It's quite honestly bone-chilling.

"Hi, my name is Y/n I'm the new counselor for this unit it's really nice to meet you, Christopher." I extend my hand across the desk to shake his hand. He just stares at my extended hand for a couple seconds and then looks back into my eyes rolling them before looking out of the window covered by dusty blinds. I hesitantly draw my hand back towards me while the two guards muffle a slight chuckle at my connection attempt.

"Um, I think we should get started with just basic stuff y'know to get you more comfortable-"

"God shut the fuck up." He mumbles while still looking outside the window.

I gape at him a little and look to the guards who just look at him with one look of annoyance and one who raises their eyebrows at me to see if I'd quip back. I label the two guards in my head as Annoyed and Eyebrows. "Don't start that shit boy." Annoyed warns him.

"I'm sorry if I offended you Christopher but-", I start.

"It's fucking Chris." He quickly whips his head toward me to correct me. Squinting his eyes even more than they should possibly be able to without closing. I gape even more if that was also even possible and he scoffs shaking his head as he leans back manspreading. "Stupid bitch."

Eyebrows steps forward slightly and booms "Do I need to give you another citation Sturniolo?"

Chris sucks his teeth and looks back outside the window. I twiddle with my thumbs on top of my desk. Shit just got really awkward. Not even 5 minutes into my first session and it's already going to shit. I can't help but scan my eyes over him. His pretty blue eyes that are directed away, his strong jaw and straight nose, his arms that seem to go for miles and that look wide and squeezable-

What the fuck Y/n.

Literally, a criminal is sitting right in front of you. A very hot criminal though.

"Maybe he'd feel more comfortable if you two step out during the session," I suggest.

All three heads turn to me in confusion. "Are you sure?" Eyebrows asks me in disbelief. I nod with a smile. "We can't discuss anything with you two breathing over his shoulders the whole time. It's fine." I reassure them while also expressing that they are impeding a bit.

They cautiously move towards the door and I see them exit both looking confused and concerned. I look back towards Chris to see that his eyes haven't left me. He licks his lips as a broad smirk crawls up his face. His eyes look hungrily toward me, maybe even starved. Quite a change in his mood since the guards were in here with us.

"We're alone now princess, what are you gonna do with me?"

A/N - holy cow i know that was a lot i'm sorry (>﹏<) please bear with me this is the first fic i've ever written and i'm incredibly anxious about posting it so i hope y'all like it. i plan on turning this into a series that's why there's almost no interaction with chris here but i promise it's going to be so so so so good just had to get technical stuff out of the way first. i've been a fan of the triplets for a while and i've been silently lurking around the community for a while as well so i finally grew the balls to write something lol (had fomo tbh). i really look forward to chatting with y'all and writing even more so let me know what y'all think of this one and if i should continue it. thank yew ૮꒰ ˶• ༝ •˶꒱ა ♡ (ps also let me know if the font in the beginning is too difficult to read or if y'all like it, i can def change it just lmk)

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nerdygaymormon · 10 months

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Im keeping this on anon because I-I... Well, you'll see.

I've been working on my issues for a while; getting diagnosed properly, working through trauma, and being kinder to myself. And I just... Discovered a huge issue with how I was raised regarding sex.

I was raised Mormon and raised to be sexy but sexless. I had to conform to male ideals of how a woman should look, which was sexy, but if I ever implied anything but being a stalwart virgin I'd be shamed... Or worse.

This has led to two horrific things in my life:

The first one is that I realized I've been fantasizing about being raped since I started puberty as a young child, that being the only 'acceptable' way to have sex without being damned. Ive had a high libido my whole puberty and post puberty life, but no one ever taught me how to care for those urges. Ever. And its intensely horrific that a young child would yearn for sexual violence.

The second is when my parents caught me looking at pornography. It wasnt even porn, it was erotic content, but it was enough they took *every* possible device in my name, cutting off every avenue of communication, and confined me to the house for weeks and started talking about forcing me into rehab for my 'addiction'. The truth was I had absolutely no way to manage my high libido and no one that would help, so I turned to the thing I thought I could hide. I had to essentially escape to the neighbors, claim abuse, and then after months of consulting with my psychiatrist, a psychologist, and two bishops my parents stopped controlling my life (and instead are trying to 'good advice' me into controlling my life anyways)

Over mild erotic imagery.

I already know I need to leave the house and make my parents as minimally involved in my life as possible, and I'm also going to have to wipe my records from the Church to keep them from trying to stalk me. While theyve let me have control, theyre always breathing down my neck and trying to 'drag me back' into the Church... When it was the Church that caused all of these problems in the first place. This is severe sexual and religious trauma and I know I need to leave, but I cant drive, I cant afford a place to live, and if I wipe my records now my parents will get far worse.

Its okay if you don't answer this ask, a-and if youre willing to talk to me in private refer to me as the Barbie Anon and I'll reveal myself, but I need help. Where can I go?

I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time. You're in a tough situation.

I'm not an expert on available resources beyond some national help lines for things like suicide. Actual resources are usually available through your state or city, or from local non-profits. You could try contacting The Trevor Project and asking one of their counselors if they could point you towards resources that could help you leave your home. If you're in Utah, perhaps you could contact the Encircle House near you and see what they can suggest.

I know when it feels like you're stuck in a situation you can't get out of, it feels like this will never end. Please know that life gets better. As we get older, get a job, go to college, go to counseling, get some benefits & assistance, and so on, we get more control over our life and we get to make changes.

Good luck! Wishing you the best!

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plotweaver · 2 years

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Someone wanna tell me why “The Distance” by Cake has got me thinking of a Hackearney NASCAR AU?

Laura is addicted to speed. Max once told her about his recurring dream where, no matter how fast he tried to run, he moved as if in slow motion. Laura feels like that every second she’s not in her car. And as one of the few women in the field, she’s got something to prove. Which often leads to her being reckless.

Maybe she drafts too close to another car. Maybe she clips it while taking a turn too tightly. After the race, the driver of the other car storms up to her.

It’s Travis Hackett. His family has been an institution in racing. Everyone expected him to end his mediocre career and retire two years ago. And, if he’s honest, he wanted to. He’s wanted it to be over for a long time now. But his parents own and control their racing organization, which means they own and control him. So he continues racing.

But that doesn’t mean he appreciates it when some hotshot nearly rides his ass into the wall.

So he yells at the hotshot, who is only just climbing out of their car. He goes on and on about decency, respect, and basic safety dammit, before the driver removes their helmet.

And he’s stunned by the bluest eyes he’s ever seen.

He falters for half a second.

Then starts back up, reinvigorated. She starts yelling too. Giving as good as she gets. And, honestly? It’s the most passion he’s felt in years. By the end of it, he’s not sure what he wants more—to wring her neck or to push her back onto the hood of her car and ravish her.

And it goes like that for quite a few races. She gets too close. Passes him too quickly. They argue. Maybe Laura starts doing these things because it provokes him. Maybe the excuses to bicker get thinner and thinner.

Until after one race he marches toward her, and she’s already protesting.

“I didn’t do anything!”

“You know damn well what you did!” he says.

“I really don’t,” she says, arms crossed.

“You took turn six too fast!”

“I wasn’t even near you during turn six!”

“To hell with me, you could’ve gotten yourself killed!”

And it hits Laura. Travis stopped mentioning his car or himself several encounters ago. He doesn’t give a shit that she might hurt him. He gives a shit that she might get herself hurt.

And that thought hits her so hard that she shuts up. Studies him. Hair mussed from his helmet. Lean muscle under his jumpsuit. Righteous fury hiding genuine concern and fear.

She simply nods and mumbles that she’ll be more careful next time. He stares at her, mouth open, for a second too long before quietly thanking her and leaving.

She’s not careful next time, though. And he never expects her to be.

The rest of the counselors are there too. Kaitlin is Laura’s crew chief. Keeps everyone in line. Ryan is their quiet car chief. Carrying out whatever adjustments Kaitlin or Laura want to the car. Dylan is a jackman who makes terrible puns about jacking off whenever he jacks the car. Jacob is another driver whose agent, Emma, is over his cocky showmanship. She’s spending more and more time flirting with his utility man, Abi.

All this from listening to the song three times and googling NASCAR. Wtf even is this?

#hackearney #Hackearney ficlet #the quarry #travis hackett #laura kearney #nascar au #ficlet #travis x laura #laura x travis

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c-0-yote-teeth · 10 months

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Hi I just need to scream here for a bit bc I been holding it together irl and need to get this out

Tw for death of a loved one, abuse, drug addiction, mental illness- possibly more

My mom died last year. November 15th. I will never forget the phone call from the woman she was staying with.

"Your momma died last night."

What do you say to that?

"Oh."

I loved my mom, and I still do. But her dying has forced me to look back on my life and, unfortunately, revisit all the trauma I experienced at her hands. Not ALL of my trauma, mind you, but... Enough. She was supportive of me as a person and that made the abuse very difficult to process mentally. She didn't care that I was bisexual, she was too. When I came out as trans at 14, she supported me fully, going so far as to buy me a new wardrobe even though I didn't live with her at the time. When I fucked up and got pregnant at 16, she moved me back down near her and was the most amazing Mima my daughter could have ever wanted.

But she was also a manipulative abuser, and an addict. I was physically abused in place of my siblings, blamed for things going wrong in her life, accused of sleeping with her drug dealer boyfriend and doing crack, and, coming to a head at the ripe old age of 14, she tried to kill me. I was put into foster care after bouncing through a few family members houses, and I didn't speak to her for about a year. When we did speak, it was very limited and I was hesitant.

When I found out I was pregnant, she was one of the first people I called. I moved in with my grandma and Megan rekindling my relationship with what I thought was a changed version of my mother. Little did I know.

The entire time I was gone, she continued abusing my siblings, her and the guy she was seeing mutually abused each other for YEARS, she continued doing drugs and drinking, and then we all moved into a house together. She did meth. She saw people in the trees. She was only happy if she was drunk or high, but even that was 50/50.

The slightest thing would set her off, and she would go feral. One of my siblings moved in with their dad, the other stayed with my mom and my daughter while I moved to the next town over to get away from the drugs and toxicity of my hometown, start a career, and get financially stable enough to have my daughter. (Remember, I was a teenager).

The cops were called one night when the fighting between my mom and her husband got really bad, and my brother and daughter both ended up staying with me in my tiny apartment, until my brother also moved in with his dad.

After that, my mom got clean! She stopped doing drugs AND drinking, and even smoking cigarettes! She moved in with me, started an LGBTQ pride based small business, donated her proceeds to organizations like the Trevor project, got her license and car fixed... it was nice. She worked her way up to be a support counselor for LGBTQ victims of abuse of any kind, worked with organizations to set up needle drops for people with addictions to dispose of used needles and obtain clean ones and Narcan, and fentanyl test strips, all for free.

And then, one day, she just... Gave up. She struggled with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental illnesses I'm sure I had no idea about, and I think that it was just... Too much.

She relapsed. She drank, she smoked, she shot up, she snorted. She got kicked out of the recovery house she moved into, moved back in with me, fought with me and was subsequently kicked out of and banned from my house, attempted to drive to her exes house an hour and a half away drunk, crashed her car, moved back in with her ex, broke probation and got arrested more than once.

When she went to court, her options were:

A: 5 years in prison, out in as little as 3 on basis of good behaviour

B: 2 years in prison, 8 on probation.

And you know what she decided to do?

She fled the state. She fucking left. She bounced around the country with money from who fucking knows where, stayed with other addicts she had met along the way and saw all the things she wanted to see. National landmarks, mountains, and even the snow for the first time.

And then, she died. She was 45 years old.

And now... It's her birthday. She would have been 46.

If you stuck around all the way to the end of my tragic story, I'm sorry. There is no happy ending. There is no justice. I just needed to get this off my chest. Her life was a rollercoaster of tragedy from beginning to end, crashing through and derailing other people's rides in the process. I'm 23 now, and I'm doing... Okay. I struggle with my own mental illnesses, as evidenced by this very blog. I don't really know how to end this, but... If you think this story is bad, you should hear about the rest of my life.

- Ransom.

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when professionals/nurses/counselors/etc ask me if I feel like I'll harm myself during the week/near and if I feel like I will practice my alternative coping skills or reach out when I think I'll hurt myself is so awkward because I can't just say that I won't call the helpline bc I just don't want to, or maybe I can but I'm afraid they'll inconvenience me or something, and also because I'm like, resisting treatment.

And the thing is I feel like absolute dog for reaching out for treatment and help and resisting it at the same time, feels like I'm just being difficult :////

Like been working with my therapist and psychologist and an additional counselor recently (dfjsjdnjejdn!) for the past year about it and making cbt and dbt learning plans and had a whole ass group therapy program and everything for it and making a safety plan and alternative coping skills plans and trigger lists and reminders to practice and work on those skills and alternative methods and I just don't do it because I straight up don't want to djskdnnf I reach out bc it's the right thing to do but I just like want to keep my bad habit/addiction and i feel like a piece of garbage for it

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Luxe Treatment Center: Fostering Transformation Through Comprehensive Addiction Care in the Heart of Las Vegas

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Heroin Drug Rehab Near Me

What factors should I consider when looking for a heroin drug rehab near me?

Consider a number of variables when looking for a heroin drug rehab near me to make sure. you find the most appropriate and effective treatment center. These factors include:

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I know this is really personal and might not garner a lot of attention, but this is really important to me and I really wanted to share.

On September 21, 2022, I decided that alcohol did not serve me anymore. I had one final moment where a hangover mixed with being hospitalized for being really sick with a virus rendered me so violently sick that I thought I was going to die. I had called an ambulance on myself. Between being sick from the hangover and the virus that I didn’t know I had at the time, I was so dehydrated that I started to hallucinate and hear voices in my own home. Hallucinations have never once happened to me before this moment, nor have they happened to me since. But that was enough to scare me straight and look at myself in the mirror, and realize that I need to make a change. If I didn’t stop, I was inevitably going to kill myself.

I’m thankful that I never got to the point that so many of my blood relatives have reached. They are incredibly sick to the point they now need intervention in order to rid themselves of the use of this poison. I was never physically addicted. I was never a full-blown alcoholic. However, I was an extremely problematic drinker. Happy? Fuck yeah, let’s get drunk. Sad? Fuck it, let’s get drunk. Angry? Fuck them, let’s get drunk. I was a very serious binge drinker(also struggled with severe binge eating issues which didn’t help), and I could go great length of time without drinking. But every single time I would, I would take it from 0 to 1000 within an hour. I would blackout almost every single time I drank. And it was not okay. I was also overeating to the point I would get sick. Also, not a coping skill. But I forgive myself, because now I understand that those were dopamine seeking behaviors. And after years of being misdiagnosed, treated badly or not treated at all, and being prescribed the proper medication for what I was REALLY suffering with, I can see those behaviors for what they really are now. I was self-medicating with quick bursts of dopamine, because my brain does not make enough on its own.

I have severe ADHD and have suffered massively because of it since I was a little girl. And my entire life I was beaten on a regular, almost daily basis by an alcoholic father. I was pinched, slapped and dragged across the floor by my hair by my mother. I was bullied and belittled by my own family. I was bullied in school by my peers and teachers who would laugh along. I was bullied by my own pediatrician who would call me a fat child and tell me I was going to die when I had no bearing on the food that was put on the table as a child, AND, she was severely overweight herself. I was ignored by my mental health professionals as a child and school counselors, and reprimanded for my emotions instead of being helped and given an ear to listen. I was evaluated by these professionals and the diagnoses they told my mother wasn’t good enough for her because it didn’t fit her narrative. They listened to her and so I was placed on a cocktail of medication that made me suicidal at just eight years old. I was deemed a “violent and mentally disturbed child.” I was generally unlikable by everyone it seemed. I was made out to be the problem, when in reality, I HAD a problem. A very successfully treatable problem. And no one would help me. Until now.

It was excruciatingly hard to get out of bed and make the decision to make a couple of phone calls and go through the tedious back and forth with insurance companies and therapy offices before I landed the therapist and the psychiatric nurse practitioner of a lifetime. They are so near and dear to my heart, and have helped me immensely. I have taken accountability and changed behaviors that were not appropriate and have continued to work on myself regularly with them both. There is nothing I can say, or do within the remaining duration of my life that would be enough to thank them. They believed me. They were the first adults in my life who believed me and advocated for me, while I learned how to advocate for myself. It took me 29 years, but someone finally believed me. I will never forget them or be able to repay them for the amount of empathy and compassion they have shown towards me. They’ve been there throughout my struggle with mental health and getting things right for the first time when everyone else got them wrong for almost thirty years.

But I have only been medicated for my ADHD for about three months or so. I have done so much in these last three months. But I remind myself that there were nine months before getting this proper treatment that I was also sober and not on the proper medication, and I still managed to survive 100% of every difficult, strenuous, uncomfortable, and miserable day that I have had. I came out on the other side, pretty battered and exhausted, but I still did it. And I’m so proud of that. Being on the proper medication is just the icing on the cake for me.

It’s easy to get to the end of the year and feel like you haven’t really done much with your life. I have felt that way for most of my life. But this has been hands-down, the best year of my entire life so far, I can only imagine what my future will bring me. To reflect on this past year, there are some things that I accomplished that made me realize that I did so much more than I thought I did. Alcohol was not the only thing I removed from my life. Around that same time, I removed a karmic partner who was in my life, and was the physical, human embodiment of a giant, walking mirror. This person and many others helped me realize how wounded and traumatized I was inside. The fawning and people pleasing behaviors as a result of my C-PTSD was just so intense that it blinded me from my worth and having respect for myself. I thought that if I took it as a challenge to chase people to try and get them to like me, it would validate me. But what happened shortly after removing certain ties and revoking access to me from certain people, I realized that those people were not happy with themselves and were only happy if they could strip me of my confidence. I changed the phone number that I’ve had almost my entire young adult life, and that revoked access to me not only for those people, but to blood relatives and other past friends. I have since had men approach me, and try to use the same tactics of manipulation and abuse. But unluckily for them, I can look at them, and I know exactly who they are now. PTSD has no known cure, but the work I have done in building myself up and not allowing anyone to tear me down-myself included-has proven fruitful. I have no interest or desire in a trauma bond, and the connections I have now are incredible, and healthy, with open and honest communication. No silent treatment. No lashing out. No screaming. No anger. Just love, and occasional but healthy disagreements. And I’m thankful for them every day of my life.

I have lost a significant amount of weight. The urge to binge eat, or binge drink alcohol has completely dissipated. I have been trying to be more mindful of my health since I know I won’t be young forever. I have gotten a couple of extremely meaningful tattoos. My skin has cleared and done a complete transformation. I had my first and only cosmetic procedure done and it has boosted my confidence. I have bought myself flowers and taken myself out on countless dates which has set a standard that I refuse to lower because I know what I deserve. I have celebrated myself and all of my milestones. I got in touch with my artistic side again. I have regained my childlike wonder. I am able to sit still, and watch my favorite shows, movies, animes, and really enjoy them without guilt. I have gone to multiple comedy shows and found an unconditional love for stand-up. I have learned to accept help from my friends and my mentors. I can sit still and observe the world and everyone in it for what it all is. I have naturally attracted all of my blessings, gracefully learned all of my lessons, and allowed people, places, and things, to wander off and leave without a sense of urgency, or lack without them. What’s meant for me has found me. And what’s meant to be, doesn’t necessarily mean it was meant to last. And health, longevity and stability is what I am attracting now in all aspects of life.

I have stepped out of my comfort zone and achieved goals that I was under qualified for, but I did it anyway, and had fun along the way. I learned that you have to be nervous or uncomfortable in order to receive the change that you need in your life to advance yourself. I have read books and have had countless hours of research to heal my traumas and be the best version of myself. I have done the digging to understand philosophically why people try to hurt other people, or take out their hurt on the people that they love. And I understand it now. Though it doesn’t justify what they’ve done to me, I forgive them. Not for them, but for myself. Because people who deliberately try to hurt me or sabotage my growth and my blessings do not deserve, and will no longer have access to me ever again. And I am at peace with that.

I could go on and on. And if you’ve made it this far, I appreciate you. You are not obligated to read or respond. This is for me to remind myself that I was never a burden. I was never a mistake. And I was always loved and wanted. I just haven’t met the one who would be there to remind me of all these things. But this year I finally met her and that girl is me. And it’s been me even after all this time. I amaze myself every day and I will continue to do so until the day I go back home.

Above all else this year, I have regained my faith in God. I see irrefutable proof out and about in the world time and time again sending me sweet little reminders that I’m not alone. Never was and never will be. I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. And every tongue which rises against me in judgment, I shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.

One year, many more to go, God-willing.

Thank you.

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Finding Serenity: Luxury Rehab Centers Near Me

In a world where the pace of life seems to be accelerating by the day, many individuals find themselves grappling with the burdens of addiction and mental health challenges. The road to recovery is a deeply personal journey, and for those seeking a path towards healing, the allure of a Luxury Rehab them can be a beacon of hope. These centers not only offer comprehensive treatment but also provide an environment that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. In this article, we will explore the concept of luxury rehab centers, their benefits, and how to find one near you.

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Understanding Substance Abuse Evaluation

Introduction:

What is Substance Abuse Evaluation and Why is it Important?

Substance abuse evaluation is a critical diagnostic tool used to identify the presence and extent of an individual’s substance use disorder. This comprehensive assessment plays a vital role in understanding the severity of addiction, the impact on an individual’s life, and the necessary steps towards recovery. The importance of substance abuse evaluation cannot be overstated – it forms the foundation for creating an effective treatment plan tailored to an individual’s unique needs.

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The process of substance abuse evaluation involves several steps and procedures that provide a holistic understanding of an individual’s substance use. It begins with a thorough interview that explores the individual’s history of substance use, including the types of substances used, duration of use, frequency, and any associated behaviors or consequences.

This is followed by a physical examination to assess the individual’s general health and identify any physical signs of substance abuse or related health issues. Additionally, laboratory tests may be conducted to confirm substance use and understand its impact on the individual’s health.

Psychological evaluations are also integral to the process, focusing on identifying any co-occurring mental health disorders, exploring the individual’s attitudes and perceptions towards substance use, and assessing their readiness for change.

The Role of a Qualified Evaluator in Conducting Substance Abuse Evaluations

A qualified evaluator plays a pivotal role in conducting SAP evaluation near me. This professional, often an addiction counselor or licensed therapist specializing in substance use disorders, is trained to administer and interpret various assessment tools, conduct interviews, and make informed recommendations based on the evaluation results.

The evaluator ensures that the assessment process is conducted in a respectful and non-judgmental manner, creating a safe space for individuals to share openly about their substance use. Their expertise and insights are crucial in formulating an accurate diagnosis and suggesting appropriate treatment options.

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The purpose of a substance abuse evaluation extends beyond diagnosing an addiction. It serves as a valuable source of information that can guide individuals towards recovery and help treatment providers develop personalized treatment plans.

For individuals, the evaluation provides insights into their substance use patterns, triggers, and the impact of substance use on their lives. This understanding can motivate individuals to seek help and commit to a treatment plan.

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There are various types and approaches to substance abuse evaluations, each designed to examine different aspects of substance use disorders. These include:

Screening Tools: These are brief, standardized questionnaires used to identify individuals who may have a substance use disorder. Examples include the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).

Diagnostic Assessments: These comprehensive assessments are used to diagnose substance use disorders based on criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). They involve a thorough interview and may also include physical examinations and laboratory tests.

Risk Assessment: This type of evaluation identifies the individual’s risk factors for substance use and the potential harms associated with their substance use.

Psychosocial Assessment: This evaluates the individual’s psychological wellbeing and social circumstances, exploring how these factors may influence their substance use and recovery process.

Conclusion: The Significance of Substance Abuse Evaluations in Identifying and Treating Addiction Issues

Substance abuse evaluation play a significant role in identifying addiction issues and guiding the treatment process. By offering a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s substance use, these evaluations pave the way for personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual. They are an essential tool in the journey towards recovery, providing valuable insights and direction for both individuals struggling with substance use disorders and the professionals assisting them.

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